North Alabama Chick-fil-A Race Series: Madison 10K/5K/Fun Run
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 7:00AM CDT
- Location Madison, Alabama
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the North Alabama Chick-fil-A Race Series in Madison, taking place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026! This beloved community event returns after a brief hiatus, promising an exciting atmosphere along the picturesque Bradford Creek Greenway. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-time participant, you can choose from three fantastic race distances: the competitive 10K, the scenic 5K, or the delightful Family Fun Run designed for our youngest athletes.
Join fellow runners as you enjoy a fast, friendly out-and-back course perfect for all paces. The event is more than just a race; it's a celebration of community spirit, complete with the famous Chick-fil-A Cows adding their unique charm to the festivities. All participants will receive a stylish race shirt, and there will be plenty of free Chick-fil-A food on-site to fuel your race day experience! Plus, with exciting prizes like a year’s worth of free Chick-fil-A for top finishers, this is one event you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a fantastic day in Madison!
Join fellow runners as you enjoy a fast, friendly out-and-back course perfect for all paces. The event is more than just a race; it's a celebration of community spirit, complete with the famous Chick-fil-A Cows adding their unique charm to the festivities. All participants will receive a stylish race shirt, and there will be plenty of free Chick-fil-A food on-site to fuel your race day experience! Plus, with exciting prizes like a year’s worth of free Chick-fil-A for top finishers, this is one event you won't want to miss. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a fantastic day in Madison!
Organiser's Description
EVENT
The comeback Madison has been waiting for -- after a hiatus, one of Madisons most beloved races is back! With two ChickfilA locations now serving the Madison community, this years race is a celebration right in the middle of it all. Set along the scenic Bradford Creek Greenway, runners get a fast, friendly outandback thats perfect for every pace. And of course, the Family Fun Run gives even the littlest runners their moment to shine with a short, energetic dash that brings all the smiles.
Expect a true community party with the famous ChickfilA Cows bringing their signature hype. Whether youre chasing a PR, easing back into racing, or just excited to see this Madison classic return, this is the comeback event you wont want to miss. And yes the prize everyone talks about is back. A YEARS WORTH OF FREE CHICKFILA for our top finishers.
Back in Madison. Back on the Greenway. Back with the Cows.
COURSE
USATF Certified 10K and 5K courses on the Bradford Creek Greenway. USATF Certification #AL18017JE and AL18016JE.
AMENITIES, FEATURES, AND HIGHLIGHTS
SWAG
All participants receive a short-sleeve race shirt, sponsor filled race packet, and finisher photos with the Chick-fil-A cows
FOOD
We will have FREE Chick-fil-A on-site for some extra race morning fuel
MEDALS AND PRIZES
Finisher medals for all participants. Awards for 10K and 5K Overall Male/Female, Masters (40+) Male/Female, GrandMasters Male/Female (50+), Senior GrandMasters (60+), and 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female Age Groups (12U, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)
AID STATION
There will be two aid and recovery stations, one aid station will be available at the START/FINISH line area and one on the course. The START/FINISH line are aid station will have hydration, first aid, snacks, and electrolytes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PACKET PICK-UP
Early: Friday, April 17th at a SPONSOR LOCATION
Race Day: Saturday, April 18th 7:00 AM
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration: 6:00-6:45 AM
Announcements and 10K/5K call to start: 6:45 AM
10K/5K Race Start: 7:00 AM
Fun Run Start: 8:30 AM
Awards: Awards Available at Finish -- there will not be a formal Awards Ceremony and will be available when you finish if you place in an awards group
FAQ
WHERE IS THE RACE? Bradford Creek Greenway Madison, Alabama
WHEN IS THE EVENT? Saturday, April 18th, 2026 - 7:00 am CT RACE START
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE? If you can't make it to early packet pick-up on Friday, April 17th, please plan to arrive prior to 6:15 AM to leave yourself adequate time to get check-in, receive your runner packet, and get warmed up
CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY? Yes -- we will allow race day registrations up until 20 minutes before race start, but please arrive early as there will be a line and we will have to shut-off registrations at 6:40 AM to support our planned start time
WHERE DO I GET MY PACKET? Early Packet Pickup for the Race will be held at a SPONSOR LOCATION from 2:00-6:00 pm on Friday, April 17th or you can pick up your race packet starting at 6:00 am race day morning.
IM PART OF A GROUP THATS RUNNING TOGETHER. CAN I PICK UP EVERYONES BIB? Yes! All youll need is their full name and everyone will be ready to take-off on Race Day!
ARE T-SHIRTS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION? Yes, if you register before the t-shirt deadline your exclusive race tee in the size you order is 100% guaranteed! Race T-shirt design will be announced closer to race day!
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT? End of day March 28th. After the deadline, shirts will be available in limited quantities/sizes as you register and can be selected while you check out on a first-come, first-served basis while inventory lasts.
ARE THERE MEDALS? Yes! Prizes and awards will be handed out for the top overall female and male runners, and top overall Masters (40+), GrandMasters (50+), and Senior GrandMasters (60+) divisions and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals are awarded to the top three female and male finishers in each of the Age Group division.
WHAT ARE THE AGE GROUPS? 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
WHERE DO I PARK? FREE Parking is available on-site
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED? Yes, strollers are welcome at the back of the pack.
ARE BIKES, HOVERBOARDS, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, PUSH BIKES, UNICYCLES OR WAGONS ALLOWED ON COURSE?
Were sorry, but only runners, joggers, walkers, baby strollers/joggers, restrained pets and wheelchairs are allowed
ARE PETS ALLOWED? Yes! Well-socialized and leashed dogs are welcome at the back of the pack
IS THE RACE TIMED? Yes, this event is professionally RFID chip timed by Race Ready Events
ARE THE 10K OR 5K COURSES CERTIFIED? Yes, both of the courses are USATF certified
DO THE COURSES HAVE HILLS? Yes, both courses have slight hills in the 6-8% grade range.
DO I HAVE TO BE AN EXPERIENCED RUNNER? No all ages and paces are welcome!
ID LIKE TO PARTICIPATE. CAN I JUST WALK? Absolutely! We politely ask that are walkers register to participate in the 5K course. We always have people who want to walk, so you will not be alone!
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS! Please drop us a line and we'd love to help!
The comeback Madison has been waiting for -- after a hiatus, one of Madisons most beloved races is back! With two ChickfilA locations now serving the Madison community, this years race is a celebration right in the middle of it all. Set along the scenic Bradford Creek Greenway, runners get a fast, friendly outandback thats perfect for every pace. And of course, the Family Fun Run gives even the littlest runners their moment to shine with a short, energetic dash that brings all the smiles.
Expect a true community party with the famous ChickfilA Cows bringing their signature hype. Whether youre chasing a PR, easing back into racing, or just excited to see this Madison classic return, this is the comeback event you wont want to miss. And yes the prize everyone talks about is back. A YEARS WORTH OF FREE CHICKFILA for our top finishers.
Back in Madison. Back on the Greenway. Back with the Cows.
COURSE
USATF Certified 10K and 5K courses on the Bradford Creek Greenway. USATF Certification #AL18017JE and AL18016JE.
AMENITIES, FEATURES, AND HIGHLIGHTS
SWAG
All participants receive a short-sleeve race shirt, sponsor filled race packet, and finisher photos with the Chick-fil-A cows
FOOD
We will have FREE Chick-fil-A on-site for some extra race morning fuel
MEDALS AND PRIZES
Finisher medals for all participants. Awards for 10K and 5K Overall Male/Female, Masters (40+) Male/Female, GrandMasters Male/Female (50+), Senior GrandMasters (60+), and 1st, 2nd, 3rd Male/Female Age Groups (12U, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+)
AID STATION
There will be two aid and recovery stations, one aid station will be available at the START/FINISH line area and one on the course. The START/FINISH line are aid station will have hydration, first aid, snacks, and electrolytes.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PACKET PICK-UP
Early: Friday, April 17th at a SPONSOR LOCATION
Race Day: Saturday, April 18th 7:00 AM
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration: 6:00-6:45 AM
Announcements and 10K/5K call to start: 6:45 AM
10K/5K Race Start: 7:00 AM
Fun Run Start: 8:30 AM
Awards: Awards Available at Finish -- there will not be a formal Awards Ceremony and will be available when you finish if you place in an awards group
FAQ
WHERE IS THE RACE? Bradford Creek Greenway Madison, Alabama
WHEN IS THE EVENT? Saturday, April 18th, 2026 - 7:00 am CT RACE START
WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE? If you can't make it to early packet pick-up on Friday, April 17th, please plan to arrive prior to 6:15 AM to leave yourself adequate time to get check-in, receive your runner packet, and get warmed up
CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY? Yes -- we will allow race day registrations up until 20 minutes before race start, but please arrive early as there will be a line and we will have to shut-off registrations at 6:40 AM to support our planned start time
WHERE DO I GET MY PACKET? Early Packet Pickup for the Race will be held at a SPONSOR LOCATION from 2:00-6:00 pm on Friday, April 17th or you can pick up your race packet starting at 6:00 am race day morning.
IM PART OF A GROUP THATS RUNNING TOGETHER. CAN I PICK UP EVERYONES BIB? Yes! All youll need is their full name and everyone will be ready to take-off on Race Day!
ARE T-SHIRTS INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION? Yes, if you register before the t-shirt deadline your exclusive race tee in the size you order is 100% guaranteed! Race T-shirt design will be announced closer to race day!
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER AND BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT? End of day March 28th. After the deadline, shirts will be available in limited quantities/sizes as you register and can be selected while you check out on a first-come, first-served basis while inventory lasts.
ARE THERE MEDALS? Yes! Prizes and awards will be handed out for the top overall female and male runners, and top overall Masters (40+), GrandMasters (50+), and Senior GrandMasters (60+) divisions and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place medals are awarded to the top three female and male finishers in each of the Age Group division.
WHAT ARE THE AGE GROUPS? 1-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
WHERE DO I PARK? FREE Parking is available on-site
ARE STROLLERS ALLOWED? Yes, strollers are welcome at the back of the pack.
ARE BIKES, HOVERBOARDS, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, PUSH BIKES, UNICYCLES OR WAGONS ALLOWED ON COURSE?
Were sorry, but only runners, joggers, walkers, baby strollers/joggers, restrained pets and wheelchairs are allowed
ARE PETS ALLOWED? Yes! Well-socialized and leashed dogs are welcome at the back of the pack
IS THE RACE TIMED? Yes, this event is professionally RFID chip timed by Race Ready Events
ARE THE 10K OR 5K COURSES CERTIFIED? Yes, both of the courses are USATF certified
DO THE COURSES HAVE HILLS? Yes, both courses have slight hills in the 6-8% grade range.
DO I HAVE TO BE AN EXPERIENCED RUNNER? No all ages and paces are welcome!
ID LIKE TO PARTICIPATE. CAN I JUST WALK? Absolutely! We politely ask that are walkers register to participate in the 5K course. We always have people who want to walk, so you will not be alone!
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS! Please drop us a line and we'd love to help!
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